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This picture taken on April 9, 2013 shows the riverbed of the Hanjiang River during its dry season in Shiyan, central China's Hubei province. China's coastal waters are suffering 'acute' pollution, with the size of the worst affected areas soaring by more than 50 percent last year, an official body said. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO

This picture taken on April 9, 2013 shows the riverbed of the Hanjiang River during its dry season in Shiyan, central China's Hubei province. China's coastal waters are suffering 'acute' pollution, with the size of the worst affected areas soaring by more than 50 percent last year, an official body said. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate firefighter shields his face from smoke during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate firefighter shields his face from smoke during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris arrives at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris arrives at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

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This picture taken on April 9, 2013 shows the riverbed of the... Foto di attualitàAlveo,Cina,Composizione orizzontale,Hubei,Questioni ambientali,Secco,StagionePhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPThis picture taken on April 9, 2013 shows the riverbed of the Hanjiang River during its dry season in Shiyan, central China's Hubei province. China's coastal waters are suffering 'acute' pollution, with the size of the worst affected areas soaring by more than 50 percent last year, an official body said. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)